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New Zealand Court Orders Reinstatement of MP Kapa Kingi

3/25/2026

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A New Zealand court ruled Kapa Kingi, MP for Te Tai Tokerau, should be reinstated to Te Pati Maori.
Justice Paul Radich stated the party must inform the Speaker.
The Speaker had announced changes to Kapa Kingi's party membership on March 10.
Court documents call for reconsideration of how the Speaker is notified under parliamentary rules, citing parliamentary privilege.
The Speaker's office has not commented on the matter.

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A New Zealand court ruled Kapa Kingi, MP for Te Tai Tokerau, should be reinstated to Te Pati Maori.
Justice Paul Radich stated the party must inform the Speaker.
The Speaker had announced changes to Kapa Kingi's party membership on March 10.
Court documents call for reconsideration of how the Speaker is notified under parliamentary rules, citing parliamentary privilege.
The Speaker's office has not commented on the matter.